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Storm babet

Last updated: 1 December 2024 at 12:31

Storm Track & Forecast

Historical Path
Forecast Path
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Storm babet Overview

Timing

Start: 17 Oct 2023

End: 20 Oct 2023

Intensity

Weather Warnings

Emergency Response

Active Emergency Services

  • Scottish Fire and Rescue
  • Police Scotland
  • Coastguard

Historical Context

Notable Characteristics

  • Record-breaking rainfall in eastern Scotland

Storm Tracking

10/19/2023, 12:00:00 AM Wind Speed: 81 mph Position: 56.70°N, -2.90°E

News Coverage

Met Office verdict on snow prediction as forecasters make cold spell claim
Storm

11/6/2023

Met Office verdict on snow prediction as forecasters make cold spell claim

Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran have already hit parts of the UK but forecasters think snow could follow soon

UK weather: Amber warning issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches
Storm

10/31/2023

UK weather: Amber warning issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches

The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland urging people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

UK weather: Amber warnings issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches
Storm

10/31/2023

UK weather: Amber warnings issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches

The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland urging people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

UK weather: Amber alert issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches
Storm

10/31/2023

UK weather: Amber alert issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches

The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland warning people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

UK weather: Flooding hits parts of Northern Ireland - as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches UK
Storm

10/31/2023

UK weather: Flooding hits parts of Northern Ireland - as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches UK

The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland warning people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

UK weather: Storm Ciaran to bring 'nasty' weather with 80mph gusts and up to 60mm of rain as amber warning issued
Storm

10/30/2023

UK weather: Storm Ciaran to bring 'nasty' weather with 80mph gusts and up to 60mm of rain as amber warning issued

A Met Office meteorologist warned that up to 60mm of rain could fall over Northern Ireland and the south of the UK, with areas already hit by Storm Babet at risk of more flooding. Tuesday (Halloween) was expected to be still unsettled but quieter.

UK weather: Storm Ciaran to bring 'nasty' weather with 80mph gusts and up to 60mm of rain
Storm

10/30/2023

UK weather: Storm Ciaran to bring 'nasty' weather with 80mph gusts and up to 60mm of rain

A Met Office meteorologist warned that up to 60mm of rain could fall over Northern Ireland and the south of the UK, with areas already hit by Storm Babet at risk of more flooding. Tuesday (Halloween) was expected to be still unsettled but quieter.

UK weather: Yellow Met Office warnings every day until Thursday as Storm Ciaran approaches
Storm

10/29/2023

UK weather: Yellow Met Office warnings every day until Thursday as Storm Ciaran approaches

Weather warnings around the UK have been coupled with dozens of flood warnings, with people in the south being cautioned about 'significant coastal flooding', just days after Storm Babet brought flooding and strong winds to the country.

UK weather: Heavy rain to risk flooding in part of UK already hit by Storm Babet
Storm

10/28/2023

UK weather: Heavy rain to risk flooding in part of UK already hit by Storm Babet

The Met Office has yellow weather warnings in place for the eastern coast of Scotland, Northern Ireland and South East England on Saturday and Sunday.

UK weather: Risk of flooding as four days of Met Office warnings issued across country for heavy rain
Storm

10/27/2023

UK weather: Risk of flooding as four days of Met Office warnings issued across country for heavy rain

The Met Office's yellow weather warnings for heavy rain cover some areas that were badly impacted by the immense downpours brought by Storm Babet.